In celebration of the first year in their new building View will open 2 exhibitions, “Paper Anniversary” and “Rock Paper Scissors” on Saturday, March 10 from 2 to 5pm. Visitors will enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a competitive Rock Paper Scissors tournament with prizes. The exhibitions will be on display March 10 through May 6.

“Paper Anniversary” will be an exhibition of sculpture and renderings made from paper. Exhibiting artists include Debe Abbott, Charles Clary, Melinda McDaniel, Carlos N. Molina, and Angie Pickman. The striking pieces are varied in technique and breadth. Stunning topographic like landscapes of colored paper, geometric wall pieces and both bold and understated designs will be displayed; all linked by their versatile common material.

“Rock Paper Scissors” exhibits artists and writers contemplations on the simple, yet competitive game and its elements.

Exhibition Admission is $8/$4 members and groups of 6+/Children under 12 free. View is a multi-arts center located at 3273 State Rt. 28 in Old Forge, NY. To learn more about View programming visit www.ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411.

Silly me. Had a meeting on Saturday – typical blah, blah, blah. K. was nice enough to provide some meeting supplies. Always count on a schoolteacher to have plenty of pads and pencils. Of course, I immediately become fascinated with the pencils (sorry folks!). I gotta get out more, as some might say, because I had never seen these before.

The Blackfeet Indian Pencil

“Hey, what’s up with these pencils?” It seems that K’s father was also a schoolteacher who used to supply his kids with these pencils. “Really, is that the box?” The box was in prime, unopened condition. She mentioned something about 25 years ago…maybe that’s when her dad passed? Anyway, full-box, all nicely pointy.

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